Drew Bledsoe tackles wine

If you need a Super Bowl party wine that pairs well with a cold dish of revenge, then try Doubleback Cabernet, made by former New England quarterback Drew Bledsoe.

Dana Barbuto

Vengeance for the Patriots’ 20-17 Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants four years ago is on everyone’s mind as the Feb. 5 championship game approaches. If you need a Super Bowl party wine that pairs well with a cold dish of revenge, then try Doubleback Cabernet, made by former New England quarterback Drew Bledsoe.

The wine is made in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley, where Bledsoe grew up. The name, Doubleback, is a nod to that. It refers to Bledsoe doubling back to his hometown after spending 14 seasons in the NFL.

Bledsoe produced his first batch – a cabernet sauvignon blend – in 2007. The most recent vintage – the 2009 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon – was released earlier this month. It’s a robust red and will more than hold up to Super Bowl grub.

Barbra Reddish, owner of Viavino Tastings of Hanover, says cabernet sauvignons pair well with “anything on the grill.”

At about $90 a bottle, Bledsoe’s wine is is winning accolades from wine enthusiasts.

You can find Bledsoe’s wine in high-end wine shops in Massachusetts or at doubleback.com. Marsh’s Wine and Spirits in Norwell will have autographed bottles for sale starting Thursday.